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VOLUME 2019/524 September 6, 2019
CCM EVENTS
Miracle on 34th Street Auditions Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m., Dragonetti Auditorium Bright Star Musical Auditions Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 p.m., Dragonetti Auditorium Workplace Harassment Prevention Training Thursday, September 12, 9-10:30 a.m., LRC121 Annual Golf Outing Monday, September 16, Rockaway River Golf Club, Denville Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m., Board Room, Henderson Hall Annual CCM Picnic Friday, September 27, noon-3 p.m. SCC Davidson Rooms
ALL EMPLOYEE CONVOCATION HIGHLIGHTS CCM SUCCESS STORIES At the Fall 2019 Convocation held on Tuesday, there were many accomplishments to celebrate, as the college community marked the start of a new academic year. A video by Joe Schilp from the Media Center provided a recap of how faculty, students and staff continued to contribute to the success of the college during the previous academic year. Dr. Janet Eber was honored for her 50 years of service to the college, while other faculty and staff were presented with Excellence Awards from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker was Dr. Ashley Finley, senior advisor to the president and vice president of Strategic Planning and Partnerships, Office of the President, from the Association of American Colleges & Universities. Finley spoke on the power of sharing student success stories and ways in which faculty, staff and administrators can foster equity and excellence in learning.
Watch Dr. Finley’s presentation / Watch the awards presentation / Watch the 2018-19 recap video / View photos
EXCELLENCE AWARDS Presented with Excellence Awards from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development at the Fall 2019 Convocation were:
School of Health Professions and Natural Sciences Jutta Braun, Associate Professor of Nursing Susan Cohan, Adjunct Professor of Landscape and Horticulture Technology Lori Kruppo, Nursing Laboratory Coordinator
School of Liberal Arts James Hart, Assistant Professor of Languages and ESL and Interim Dean John Soltes, Assistant Professor of Communication and Interim Chair of the Department of Languages and ESL Lakshmi Kattepur, Adjunct Professor of Languages and ESL Kim Andriani, Division Administrative Assistant
School of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences Frank Bagan, Associate Professor of Business Lisa Mathus, Adjunct Professor of Mathematics Joanne Louie, Workforce Development Program Assistant
Also presented with awards were Dr. Bette Simmons, VP of Student Development and Enrollment Management, and Karen VanDerhoof, VP of Business and Finance.
HR CORNER
RETIREMENT CONSULTATIONS WITH NEW JERSEY STATE APPROVED VENDORS Save for retirement – Receive free, no pressure, retirement counseling sessions. Make your appointment today. You do not need to be a member to meet with the representatives. AXA-Equitable representative Mark Sheridan is available for individual appointments. Call 908-230-2042 or email [email protected]. MassMutual (formerly Hartford) representative Kenneth Quarnaccio is available for individual appointments. Call 848-248-4313 or email [email protected]. MetLife/Brighthouse representative David Sharpe will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 16, October 15, November 7 and December 10 in Henderson Hall room 107. Call 973-575-3254 or email [email protected]. Prudential representative Alicia Smith will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 25 and November 18 in Henderson Hall room 107. Call 732-428-2314 or email [email protected] to make an individual appointment to discuss ABP or DCRP investments. TIAA representative Tatiana Novozhilova will be on campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 19, October 29, November 15 and December 12 in Henderson Hall, Room 107. Call 800-732-8353 or visit www.TIAA.org/schedulenow to make an appointment. VALIC representative MaryAnn Bradford is available for individual appointments. Call 908-470-4114 or email [email protected] VOYA representative John Murray will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for individual appointments on October 9, November 12 and December 4. To make an appointment email [email protected] or call 609-234-3369.
• My Paper Online – Adjunct Professor Joel Katz, Finance, “Remembering 9/11/ 18 Years Later” • NJ.com – Professor Mark Washburn, History and Political Science, “A new bridge could be built from N.J. to Ellis
Island, but we probably still can’t walk on it.” • American Association of Community Colleges – Spotlight County College of Morris
NEW PEOPLE AND POSITIONS The following personnel appointments were approved by the Board of Trustees at its August 27 meeting:
• Brendan Jones, Systems Administrator II, Information Systems, Start Date September 3
• Vitus Tindana, Business Intelligence Analyst, Institutional Effectiveness, Start Date September 3
• Shannon Seritella, Counselor/Reruiter, Admissions, Start Date September 16
• Marjory Jones, Manager of Payroll & Special Projects, Accounting, Start Date September 3
• William Satmaria, Administrative Assistant, Nursing, Start Date September 3
• Raymon McConnell, Custodian II (evening), Plant & Maintenance, Start Date August 19
• Marc Gaydos, Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, Seasonal
STUDENTS, ALUMNI AND PROFESSOR
TO PRESENT “SONGS AT SUNSET” Come spend a late summer evening enjoying a popular classic rock music concert, “Songs at Sunset,” featuring two student and alumni bands and Morris County’s own Heart of Gold band led by CCM Music Professor Joe Bilotti. The concert is free and takes place Friday, September 20, from 7 – 9 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater located in front of the Edward J. Yaw Music Technology Center. In the event of rain, the concert will take place in the Dragonetti Auditorium in the Student Community Center. Read more
FREE EMPLOYEE YOGA CLASSES
RETURN FOR FALL SEMESTER Increase flexibility, feel calm and relax with yoga this Fall Semester. Classes also may include extra body workout with stretching and strengthening, Pilates, light weights and more. Classes take place Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5 to 6 p.m. starting on September 9 and running until December 17 in HPE, Room 120. Be sure to bring a sticky mat.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OPEN
HOUSE Whether it’s getting a job, obtaining a better job or getting better at the job you’re in, CCM is here to help individuals achieve their career goals. The Center for Workforce Development at CCM will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Student Community Center’s Davidson Rooms. The Open House provides an opportunity to meet instructors and staff, learn about education and training opportunities, sign up for courses and receive answers to questions pertaining to the courses and industry needs. During the Open House, informational career workshops also will be offered free. Read more
TITANS TABLE PROGRAM PROVIDES
FOOD FOR CCM STUDENTS Students who are hungry, forgot their wallet or are struggling to pay for food, now have an option here on campus to get something to eat – no questions asked. Students should be directed to the following offices bearing the Titans Table logo for a snack, meal, water bottle or other necessity.
• Health Services, CH 266, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Athletics/HPE, Trainer’s office on the first floor, 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. • Accessibility Services/LRC on the first floor,
Monday/Wednesday/Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• EOF, CH 211, Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Health Services also has numerous personal hygiene items such as deodorant, soap, bath towels, toothbrushes, shampoo, laundry pods, spare clothing, along with access to showers, and washer and dryer. If Health Services is closed, please refer students to the office of Student Development and Enrollment Management, SCC 132, for non-food, non-medical emergency needs. Staff and faculty also are welcomed to participate in the Titans Table program.
For questions, comments and suggestions, contact Health Services at ext. 5162 or email [email protected].
MEET THE 2019-20 PHI THETA KAPPA
LEADERSHIP TEAM Student leaders serving on the college’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are planning a full calendar of events to broaden the experience of CCM students and to assist the community. Pictured (l-r) are Dr. Bette Simmons, VP of Student Development and Enrollment Management; Honor Society President Walmer Granda-Acaro; Don Phelps, director of Campus Life; Honor Society Secretary Jolie Chow; Vice President of Leadership Victoria Cwaliska; Vice President of Scholarship Samantha Shimabukuro; Vice President of Fellowship Rachel Roberts; Vice President of Service Alexa Wyszkowski; Public Relations Officer Abigail Jordan; Treasurer Gabriela Calvin; CCM President Anthony J. Iacono.
TUTORING CENTER HAPPENINGS
Tutoring officially begins on Wednesday, September 11, at the CCM Tutoring Center. During this week, students are encouraged to stop by, access computers, get assistance with how to make appointments and familiarize themselves with the office.
A variety of services is available to students including one-on-one appointments, walk-ins, group tutoring and academic workshops. View the Tutoring Center Flyer
Online tutoring via Smarthinking is also available to students 24/7 in over 150 subjects/topics. View the Smarthinking Flyer
In addition, the tutoring center offers multiple workshops throughout the semester. Starting on September 17, the Science Center will be offering a Fall 2019 Biology and Chemistry workshop series. View the Science Center Workshop Flyer
BEST HABITS FOR SUCCESS
The CCM library has put together a list of resources aimed at promoting good student habits. CCM faculty and staff are encouraged to direct students to the library where they can take advantage of the materials that are available to them throughout the semester. View the Best Habits for Success Flyer
TITAN DIRECT EMAIL ISSUE
To resolve the problem of a Mac browser crashing when using the email function in Titans Direct, follow the steps below to setup the default email reader app:
• Open Mail. • Choose Preferences from the Mail menu, and then
click General. Or if you are prompted to set up an email account, add your account, then choose Preferences from the Mail menu.
• Choose your email app from the “Default email reader” pop-up menu.
If that does not work, try opening the email application the browser is set to use, it may need you to accept terms and service conditions for the app to work correctly.
TITUS THE TITAN’S FIRST DAY
As new and returning students headed to class during the first day of Fall Semester 2019, CCM’s beloved mascot, Titus the Titan, cheered them on with high fives! To see more photos of Titus on the first day, visit our Instagram page @ccm_nj. Photo: Freshmen Jayla Alston (left) and Sara Dowling, who have ambitions to be in the CCM Respiratory Program, meet mascot Titus the Titan on their first day of class.
#CCMPROUD
In an effort to celebrate small accomplishments that lead to great successes, the Marketing and Public Relations department will be highlighting CCM students, faculty and staff on our social media pages using the hashtag #CCMPROUD. Whether it is a student acing an exam, meeting with an advisor, receiving an acceptance letter to transfer, creating art, building a cool arcade - all of these moments encompass #CCMPROUD.
If there is a student you think should be recognized, or if a faculty or staff member does something that stands out, email [email protected]. Let’s tell our story on those little things that make us #CCMPROUD.
OUCH! NEWSLETTER
This month’s OUCH! newsletter focuses on scamming through social media. From Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram to Skype, WhatsApp, Slack, and even gaming apps, any technology you use for communication you can expect bad guys to attempt to scam, attack or fool you. Learn six easy ways to identify and stop these attacks. Read the newsletter
NOTICES FOR CCMEMO Email material to both Amy Sciuto at [email protected] and Kathleen Brunet at [email protected]. Submissions must be received by 3 p.m. Wednesday. Looking for past issues of the CCMemo? Find them here.
SOCIAL MEDIA
TITAN ATHLETICS
Please help us market all the good things happening at CCM by sharing college events (performing arts, Open Houses, etc.) through your social media accounts.
Here’s what to talk about this week: The Center for Workforce Development at CCM will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Student Community Center’s Davidson Rooms. Read more
KUDOS Professor Todd L.W. Doney, Art and Design, now has his paintings hanging in two restaurants. Several of his works inspired by the Great Swamp, which adjoins his backyard, are on display at the restaurant Ninety Acres at Natirar in Peapack-Gladstone. And four paintings from his “Italy Visited” series are hanging in Trattoria Biagio in Stirling. Those paintings were inspired by a CCM-sponsored trip he and his wife made to Italy.
Men’s Soccer 9/7 @ Camden CC, Noon 9/12 @ Bergen CC, 4 p.m. Women’s Soccer 9/14 @ Harcum JC, 4 p.m. 9/17 @ Essex CC, 4 p.m. Women’s Volleyball 9/7 @ Harcum JC, 1 p.m. 9/10 @ Middlesex CC, 7 p.m.
